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Newport Economic Development Commission completes Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ recertification for Newport airbase
NEWPORT, Ark. (KAIT) - Officials with the Newport Economic Development Commission and Entergy Arkansas recently announced the completed recertification of the Newport Airbase Industrial Park 76-acre Select Site through the utility company’s site certification program. “Entergy’s Select Site certification distinguishes Newport and Jackson County as a community that is...
Baseball Recap: Cedar Ridge triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Jake Shoemaker
Cedar Ridge extended their postseason success on Friday against Dripping Springs. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Dripping Springs Tigers a 2-0 shutout. This was a revenge match for Cedar Ridge, as the team was forced to settle for a 3-0 loss when these two played last Thursday. Not...
Soccer Game Recap: Hickory Ridge Comes Up Short
Hickory Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lake Norman Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hickory Ridge of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
KAIT Athletes of the Month (April 2024)
The votes are in and it’s time to announce the KAIT Athletes of the Month for April They’re nominated and voted on by you on kait8.com. Boys Athlete of the Month: Bo Cook (Cross County) The April Boys Athlete of the Month is Bo Cook of Cross County....
Bald Knob Cross to host 32nd annual Blessing of the Bikes
ALTO PASS, Ill. (KFVS) - In partnership with the Lord’s Paheece Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association, Bald Knob Cross of Peace will be hosting the 32nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes. Held on Sunday, May 19, the event provides an opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to gather for a...
Penn Relays Re-Writes The Record Books
Coming off a banner indoor season in the NCAA, one of the main takeaways was that we need to move our mental goalposts when it comes to distance medley relays. In the good ol’ days (8-10 years ago, when the older half of the CITIUS MAG staff was last in college), 9:30 was really movin’ for a men’s DMR and sub-11 meant you were turning heads on the women’s side. Fast forward to 2024, where neither time will put you in the top 20 in any given season. The top 13 men’s DMRs have been run since 2021, and 9 of the 10 fastest women’s marks were run this season.
Softball Recap: Hickory Ridge snaps five-game streak of wins at home
It was a good run, but Hickory Ridge unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Mooresville Blue Devils by a score of 1-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which Hickory Ridge was not able to get on the board.
Storage building goes up in flames
HARRISBURG, Ark. (KAIT) - It took several hours for firefighters to clear the scene of a building fire that sent plumes of heavy smoke into the air, forcing nearby evacuations. Multiple fire departments responded to the building, located on Highway 14 just east of Harrisburg, around 3 p.m. Friday. Poinsett...
Wynne woman recognized by U.S. Small Business Administration for efforts in aftermath of EF3 tornado
An Arkansas woman has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the work that her non-profit did in helping the city of Wynne recover from a devastating EF3 tornado that occurred in March of last year. Leanne Lovell is a 30-year resident of Wynne, Arkansas, and was...
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